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''Hymenopus coronatus'', also called ''H. bicornis'', is a mantis from the rain forests of Southeast Asia. It is known by various common names including ''walking flower mantis'' and ''(pink) orchid mantis''. It is one of several species known as flower mantises from their resemblance and behaviour. ==Description== This species is characterized by brilliant coloring and a structure finely adapted for camouflage, mimicking parts of the orchid flower. The four walking legs resemble flower petals,〔Gullan, PJ; Cranston, PS (2010). ''The Insects: An Outline of Entomology''. Wiley (4th edition). Page 370.〕 the toothed front pair being used as in other mantises for grasping prey. ''H. coronatus'' shows some of the most pronounced sexual dimorphism of any species of mantis; males can be less than half the size of females.〔Prete, 1999. p.107.〕 First stage nymphs mimic bugs of the family Reduviidae, which have a powerful bite and are foul tasting. The mantis can change its colour between pink and brown, according to the colour of the background.〔Prete, 1999. pp. 283–184.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hymenopus coronatus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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